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Learning about gestational diabetes:	Reference What is gestational diabetes? Opens New Window Reference What causes it? Reference What is insulin resistance? Reference What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes? Reference How can gestational diabetes affect me? Reference How can it affect my baby? Reference What happens after pregnancy? Reference What increases my risk for developing gestational diabetes? Reference When do I need to call my doctor?
Being diagnosed:	Reference What tests are used to diagnose gestational diabetes? Reference What tests are used to monitor my baby?
Getting treatment:	Reference How is gestational diabetes treated?
Ongoing concerns:	Reference What can I do to prevent gestational diabetes in the future? Reference What can I do to prevent type 2 diabetes? Reference What can I do to prevent type 2 diabetes in my baby?
Living with gestational diabetes:	Reference What changes do I need to make in my exercise routine? Reference What is insulin, and who needs to take it? Reference Reference How do I count carbohydrate in planning my meals? Reference Reference How do I check my blood sugar at home? Reference Reference How do I give insulin shots if I need them? Reference Reference How do I deal with low blood sugar?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference November 3, 2011
Medical Review:	Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Reference Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator

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Gestational Diabetes

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